Brain Tumors Overview
Brain Tumors Overview
A brain tumor occurs as a result of abnormal growth or spread of cells in the brain or supporting tissues that can damage the brain or threaten its function. Some types of tumors form on the sides of the brain and can press on certain parts of the brain, while others can be more widespread, spread and grow among healthy brain tissue.
Brain tumors are roughly divided into four classes. Grades 1 and 2 are classified as low grade, and grades 3 and 4 are classified as high grade. High-grade or malignant brain tumors are usually aggressive and can spread rapidly in the brain and often pose a serious threat to life. Low-grade or benign brain tumors grow more slowly and are not usually immediately life-threatening, but they can still have a potentially dangerous impact on a person's health.
What causes a brain tumor?
There are more than 120 different types of brain tumors. However, the direct cause of brain tumor is still not clearly known.
the prognosis of a brain tumor ?
prognosis – well-being and threat to life – depends primarily on the type of tumor, its location in the brain, the size and growth of the tumor at diagnosis, and how much of it can be removed or successfully treated. Some well-known genetic factors have an impact, as well as factors including patient age and general health .
What are the symptoms of a brain tumor?
The symptoms of a brain tumor will depend on which part of the brain is affected. The most common symptoms are due to increased intracranial pressure caused by the growth of a tumor in the brain .
Is the headache caused by a brain tumor?
Headache is one of the main symptoms of a brain tumor , but of course, headaches can have many causes. Some characteristics of headaches caused by a brain tumor include:
- They are fierce and persistent
- Usually worse in the morning
- Usually gets worse over days
- If you do anything that increases the pressure on your head, such as coughing, shouting, bending over, or exercising, you may experience stabbing pain.
other brain tumor symptoms ?
many other causes of the symptoms listed below . However, when these symptoms develop, I recommend that you consult a specialist.
- Ongoing nausea, vomiting
- extreme or sudden drowsiness
- Tinnitus (tinnitus) or hearing loss
- Unexplained twitches of the face or limbs
- seizures
- seeming to be lost in a deep dream for a short time
- Confusion, confusion
- loss of balance
- numbness or weakness in the arms or legs, especially if progressive and causing paralysis
- Numbness or weakness in a part of the face that causes the muscles to drop slightly
- Numbness or weakness on one side of the body that results in stumbling or lack of coordination
- Changes in personality or behavior
- Impaired memory or mental ability, which may be too subtle to begin with
- Changes in senses, including smell
- Problems with speaking, writing, or drawing
- Loss of concentration or difficulty concentrating
- Changes in sleep patterns
What is the treatment for brain tumors?
Clinicians who specialize in diagnosis and treatment will recommend different options for different patients, depending on the type of tumor, its low or high grade, the location of the tumor in the brain, and the patient's age and health.
It is usually discussed in a team meeting by a number of specialists in neurology, neuro- oncology and neurosurgery in order to determine the best options for each patient, and the most appropriate treatment model is tried to be determined for the patient.